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Basic playback 05 Chapter 5: Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch on your system components and receiver. Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press  RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected. 2 Select the input function you want to play. You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of the source.3 If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode. • See also Listening to your system on page 53 for information on different ways of listening to sources. It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not multi-channel playback is being performed properly. When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx MOVIE is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals, and DTS+Neo:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. When not using a surround back speaker, DOLBY DIGITAL is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level. Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver. Note 1 Make sure that the TV's video input is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 58). 3 • You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. • Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 53 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound. 41 En

Section	Page
Contents	4
Flow of settings on the receiver	6
1 Before you start	6
j	6
2 Determining the speakers’ application (page 15)	6
j	6
3 Connecting the speakers	6
j	6
4 Connecting the components	6
j	6
5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 36)	6
j	6
6 Power On	6
j	6
7 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 36)	6
j	6
8 Surround back speaker setting (page 94)	6
j	6
9 MCACC speaker settings	6
j	6
10 The Input Setup menu (page 39)	6
j	6
11 Basic playback (page 41)	6
j	6
12 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired	6
j	6
13 Other optional adjustments and settings	6
j	6
14 Making maximum use of the remote control	6
Before you start	7
Checking what’s in the box	7
Installing the receiver	7
Loading the batteries	7
CAUTION	7
Controls and displays	8
Front panel	8
1 INPUT SELECTOR dial	8
2 u STANDBY/ON	8
3 Tuner controls	8
4 PHASE CONTROL indicator - Lights to indicate Phase Control is selected (page 59).	8
5 Character display	8
6 ENTER	8
7 Remote sensor	8
8 MASTER VOLUME dial	8
9 PHONES jack	9
10 Listening mode buttons	9
11 SPEAKERS	9
12 MULTI-ZONE controls	9
13 iPod/iPhone/USB, VIDEO INPUT terminals	9
14 MCACC SETUP MIC jack	9
Display	9
1 SIGNAL indicators	9
2 Program format indicators	9
3 Digital format indicators	9
4 S.RTRV	10
5 MULTI-ZONE	10
6 DSD PCM - Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs.	10
7 SOUND	10
8 PQLS	10
9 UP MIX	10
10 Listening mode indicators	10
11 (PHASE CONTROL)	10
12 Analog signal indicators	10
13 Tuner indicators	10
14	10
15 Master volume level	10
16 Input function indicators	10
17 Scroll indicators	10
18 Matrix decoding format indicators	10
19 Speaker indicators	10
20 SLEEP	10
21 MSTR	10
22 Character display	10
23 Remote control mode indicator	10
Remote control	11
1 u RECEIVER	11
2 Input function buttons	11
3 Number buttons and other receiver/ component controls	11
4 TV CONTROL buttons	12
5 Tuner/component control buttons/HOME MENU	12
6 i/j/k/l (TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER	12
7 Receiver controls	12
8 Component control buttons	12
9 AUDIO - Changes the audio or channel on DVD discs.	13
10 REMOTE SETUP - Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 73).	13
11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch	13
12 Remote control LED	13
13 u SOURCE	13
14 MASTER VOLUME +/-	13
15 MUTE	13
16	13
Operating range of remote control unit	13
Connecting your equipment	14
Rear panel	14
Important	14
CAUTION	14
Determining the speakers’ application	15
[1] 7.1ch surround connection (Simple connection & Best surround)	15
[2] 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)	15
[3] 5.1ch surround & Zone 2 connection (Multi Zone)	15
[4] 5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection	16
Other speaker connection	16
Placing the speakers	17
Some tips for improving sound quality	17
Connecting the speakers	18
CAUTION	18
Bare wire connections	18
1 Twist exposed wire strands together. (fig. A)	18
2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. (fig. B)	18
3 Tighten terminal. (fig. C)	18
Banana plug connections	18
Important	18
CAUTION	18
Installing your speaker system	19
Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections	19
Bi-amping your speakers	20
CAUTION	20
Bi-wiring your speakers	20
. To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cables to the speaker terminal on the receiver.	20
CAUTION	20
Selecting the Surr Back system	21
Zone 2 setup	21
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.	21
2 Select ‘ZONE 2’ from the Surr Back System menu.	21
Speaker B setup	21
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.	21
2 Select ‘Speaker B’ from the Surr Back System menu.	21
Bi-Amping setup	21
1 Connect a Bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals.	21
2 Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu.	21
About the audio connection	22
Sound signal priority l	22
HDMI	22
HD audio	22
Digital (Coaxial)	22
Conventional digital audio	22
Digital (Optical)	22
RCA (Analog)	22
(White/Red)	22
Conventional analog audio	22
CAUTION	22
About the video converter	22
Connecting your TV and playback components	23
Connecting using HDMI	23
About HDMI	24
Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output	25
Connecting your TV with no HDMI input	26
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box	27
Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources	28
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs	28
Connecting other audio components	29
About the WMA9 Pro decoder	29
Connecting AM/FM antennas	30
1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.	30
2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.	30
3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.	30
4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.	30
5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna.	30
Connecting external antennas	30
MULTI-ZONE setup	31
Making MULTI-ZONE connections	31
MULTI-ZONE listening options	31
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (Zone 2)	31
. Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE2 OUT jack, both on this receiver.	31
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (Zone 2)	31
. Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE2 OUT jacks on this receiver.	31
Connecting an IR receiver	32
1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver.	32
2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver.	32
Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor	32
Important	32
1 Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor of.	32
2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component.	33
Connecting your SiriusConnect™ Tuner	33
. Connect a SiriusConnect™ tuner to the SIRIUS IN jack on the rear of this receiver.	33
Connecting a component to the front panel inputs	34
Connecting an iPod	34
. Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod/iPhone/USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.	34
Connecting a USB device	35
. Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the iPod/iPhone/ USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.	35
Plugging in the receiver	35
. Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet.	35
CAUTION	35
Basic Setup	36
Switching the speaker impedance	36
1 Switch the receiver into standby.	36
2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON.	36
Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)	36
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.	36
2 Select ‘System Setup’ from the HOME MENU.	36
3 Select ‘OSD Language’ from the System Setup menu.	36
4 Select the desired language.	36
5 Select ‘OK’ to change the language.	36
Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)	37
Important	37
CAUTION	37
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.	37
2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.	37
3 Select Surr Back System setting, select an MCACC preset, press and then select START.	37
4 Follow the instructions on-screen.	38
5 Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen.	38
6 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.	38
7 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears automatically.	39
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup	39
The Input Setup menu	39
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.	39
2 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.	39
3 Select ‘System Setup’ from the HOME MENU.	39
4 Select ‘Input Setup’ from the System Setup menu.	39
5 Select the input function that you want to set up.	39
6 Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your component.	40
7 When you’re finished, proceed to the settings for other inputs.	40
8 When you’re finished, press RETURN.	40
Input function default and possible settings	40
Basic playback	41
Playing a source	41
1 Switch on your system components and receiver.	41
2 Select the input function you want to play.	41
3 Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.	41
4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.	41
Playing a source with HDMI connection	42
. Use INPUT SELECT to select the HDMI input you’ve connected to (for example, HDMI 1).	42
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs	42
1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting.	42
2 Use INPUT SELECT to select MULTI CH IN.	42
Playing an iPod	43
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.	43
2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.	43
Playing back audio files stored on an iPod	43
Finding what you want to play	43
1 Use i/j to select a category, then press ENTER to browse that category.	43
2 Use i/j to browse the selected category (e.g., albums).	43
3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start playback.	43
Tip	44
Basic playback controls	44
Switching the iPod controls	44
1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.	44
2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls.	44
Playing a USB device	45
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.	45
2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.	45
Important	45
Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device	45
1 Use i/j to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu.	46
2 Use i/j to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder.	46
3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start playback.	46
Basic playback controls	46
Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device	47
1 Use i/j to select ‘Photos’ from the USB Top menu.	47
2 Use i/j to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder.	47
3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start playback.	47
Basic playback controls	47
Slideshow Setup	47
1 Use i/j to select ‘Slideshow Setup’ from the USB Top menu.	47
2 Select the setting you want.	47
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.	47
About playable file formats	48
Music files	48
Photo files	48
Listening to Satellite Radio	49
. Press SIRIUS to switch to the SIRIUS input.	49
Listening to SIRIUS Radio	49
Selecting channels and browsing by genre	50
1 Press i/j to enter the SIRIUS Channel Guide, then navigate through the channels one at time with i/j, then press ENTER to listen to the SIRIUS radio broadcast.	50
Tip	50
Saving channel presets	50
1 Select the channel you want to memorize.	50
2 Press T.EDIT.	50
3 Press CLASS to select one of the seven classes, then press k/l to select the channel preset you want.	50
4 Press ENTER.	50
Tip	50
Listening to channel presets	50
1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored.	50
2 Press k/l to select the channel preset you want.	50
Using the SIRIUS Menu	51
1 Press TOP MENU.	51
2 Use i/j to select a menu item, then press ENTER.	51
3 When you’re finished press TOP MENU to return to the reception display.	51
Listening to the radio	51
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.	51
2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.	51
3 Tune to a station.	51
Improving FM sound	51
Using Neural THX	51
Tuning directly to a station	51
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.	51
2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.	51
3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).	52
4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.	52
Saving station presets	52
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.	52
2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).	52
3 Press CLASS to select one of the seven classes, then press PRESET k/l to select the station preset you want.	52
4 Press ENTER.	52
Naming station presets	52
1 Choose the station preset you want to name.	52
2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).	52
3 Input the name you want.	52
Tip	52
Listening to station presets	52
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.	52
2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored.	52
3 Press PRESET k/l to select the station preset you want.	52
Listening to your system	53
Important	53
Auto playback	53
. While listening to a source, press , then press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) for auto playback of a source.	53
Tip	53
Listening in surround sound	53
Standard surround sound	53
. While listening to a source, press , then press STANDARD (STANDARD SURROUND).	53
Using the Advanced surround effects	54
. Press , then press ADV SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to select a listening mode.	54
Tip	55
Listening in stereo	55
. While listening to a source, press , then press STEREO for stereo playback.	55
Using Front Stage Surround Advance	55
. While listening to a source, press , then press STEREO to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes.	55
Using Stream Direct	56
. While listening to a source, press , then press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to select the mode you want.	56
Using surround back channel processing	56
. Press , then press SBch repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options.	56
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode	57
. Press SBch repeatedly to cycle the virtual surround back channel options.	57
Setting the Up Mix function	57
1 Switch the receiver into standby.	57
2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON.	57
3 Press ENTER to confirm.	57
Selecting MCACC presets	58
. While listening to a source, press , then press MCACC.	58
Choosing the input signal	58
. Press , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component.	58
Better sound using Phase Control	59
. Press , then press PHASE CTRL (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase correction.	59
KURO LINK	60
Making the KURO LINK connections	60
Important	60
Cautions on the KURO LINK function	61
About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the KURO LINK function	61
KURO LINK Setup	62
1 Press , then press Home Menu.	62
2 Select ‘System Setup’, then press ENTER.	62
3 Select ‘Other Setup’, then press ENTER.	62
4 Select the ‘KURO LINK’ setting you want.	62
5 Select the ‘Display Power Off’ setting you want.	62
6 When you’re finished, press HOME MENU.	62
Setting the PQLS function	62
1 Press , then press PQLS to select PQLS setting.	62
Before using synchronization	63
1 Put all components into standby mode.	63
2 Turn the power on for all components, with the power for the flat panel TV being turned on last.	63
3 Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connected to this receiver, and see if video output from connected components displays properly on the screen or not.	63
4 Check whether the components connected to all HDMI inputs are properly displayed.	63
Synchronized amp mode	63
Synchronized amp mode operations	63
Canceling synchronized amp mode	63
Using other functions	64
Setting the Audio options	64
Important	64
1 Press , then press AUDIO PARAMETER.	64
2 Use i/j to select the setting you want to adjust.	64
3 Use k/l to set it as necessary.	64
4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.	64
Setting the Video options	67
Important	67
1 Press , then press VIDEO PARAMETER.	67
2 Use i/j to select the setting you want to adjust.	67
3 Use k/l to set it as necessary.	67
4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.	67
Switching the speaker system	69
. Use SPEAKERS on the front panel to select a speaker system setting.	69
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls	69
1 Press the MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF button on the front panel.	69
2 Press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL on the front panel.	69
3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the sub zone.	69
4 Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the sub zone.	70
5 When you’re finished, press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to the main zone controls.	70
MULTI-ZONE remote controls	70
Making an audio or a video recording	70
1 Select the source you want to record.	70
2 Prepare the source you want to record.	70
3 Prepare the recorder.	71
4 Start recording, then start playback of the source component.	71
Reducing the level of an analog signal	71
. Press , then press A.ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.	71
Using the sleep timer	71
. Press , then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.	71
Dimming the display	71
. Press , then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.	71
Checking your system settings	71
1 Press , then press STATUS to check the system settings.	71
2 When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display.	71
Resetting the system	72
1 Switch the receiver into standby.	72
2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON.	72
3 Select ‘RESET’ using PRESET +/-, then press ENTER on the front panel.	72
4 Press ENTER to confirm.	72
Default system settings	72
Controlling the rest of your system	73
Operating multiple receivers	73
1 Check the operation selector switch to MAIN.	73
2 Press .	73
3 Press and hold REMOTE SETUP, then release it after the LED flashes twice.	73
4 Use the number buttons to enter the 5- digit preset code (see below).	73
Setting the remote to control other components	73
Note	73
Selecting preset codes directly	73
1 Press the input function button for the component you want to control.	73
2 Press and hold REMOTE SETUP, then release it after the LED flashes twice.	73
3 Use the number buttons to enter the 5- digit preset code.	73
4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other components you want to control.	74
Resetting the remote control presets	74
1 Check the operation selector switch to MAIN.	74
2 Press .	74
3 Press and hold REMOTE SETUP, then release it after the LED flashes twice.	74
4 Use the number buttons to enter 9, 8, 1.	74
Default preset codes	74
DVD	74
31571	74
BD	74
32442	74
DVR	74
22306	74
HDMI	74
32442	74
TV	74
14001	74
CD	74
70468	74
CD-R	74
71087	74
VIDEO	74
20058	74
TV CTRL	74
14001	74
61935	74
Controls the components	74
a. Controls for SACD.	76
b. Controls for MD.	76
The Advanced MCACC menu	77
Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu	77
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.	77
2 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.	77
3 Select ‘Advanced MCACC’ from the HOME MENU, then press ENTER.	77
4 Select the setting you want to adjust.	77
Automatic MCACC (Expert)	78
Important	78
CAUTION	78
THX®	78
1 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the Advanced MCACC menu, then press ENTER.	78
2 Select the parameters you want to set.	78
3 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.	79
4 When you’re finished settings the options, select START then press ENTER.	80
5 Follow the instructions on-screen.	80
6 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones.	80
7 If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen.	80
8 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.	81
9 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Advanced MCACC menu reappears automatically.	81
Manual MCACC setup	82
CAUTION	82
Important	82
1 Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced MCACC menu.	82
2 Select the setting you want to adjust.	82
Fine Channel Level	83
1 Select ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.	83
2 Adjust the level of the left channel.	83
3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/-10.0 dB) as necessary.	83
4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.	83
Fine Speaker Distance	83
1 Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.	84
2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening position.	84
3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary.	84
4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.	84
Standing Wave	85
1 Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.	85
2 Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control.	85
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.	85
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust	85
1 Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.	86
2 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking.	86
Tip	86
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.	86
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional	86
How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional	86
Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional	87
1 Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press ENTER.	87
2 Select an option and press ENTER.	87
3 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or OFF, and then START.	87
4 If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel. Press RETURN when you’re done.	88
5 If ‘Advanced EQ Setup’ is selected, select the MCACC memory to be stored, then enter the desired time setting for calibration, and then select START.	88
Checking MCACC Data	89
1 Press , then press HOME MENU.	89
2 Select ‘MCACC Data Check’ from the HOME MENU.	89
3 Select the setting you want to check.	89
4 Press RETURN to go back to MCACC Data Check menu, repeating steps 2 and 3 to check other settings.	89
5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.	89
Speaker Setting	89
1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the MCACC Data Check menu.	89
2 Select the channel you want to check.	89
Channel Level	89